On Saturday 11th July, members past and present came together to celebrate 50 years of WYJO - the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Jazz North team member Helena Summerfield caught up with Ian Darrington before the event to learn more about his time leading the band: www.jazznorth.org/news/wigan-y...

🎷🎸🎹 Last chance to register for our extended Summer Jazz Camp for Girls in Sefton! The camp will run from 21 - 23 July from 10am-3pm each day & are safe spaces for girls aged 8-14 to explore improvisation in a fun, supportive environment: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...

As part of their New Northern bursary, DJ Lubi (Lubi Jovanovic) presented a programme of nine contemporary jazz and world jazz gigs at four venues across Leeds. The bursary enabled DJ Lubi to feature emerging Leeds artists - both professional and student musicians - between Oct 2024 to Feb 2025.

🎷🎸🎹 Girls just want to have (more) fun... at our extended Summer Jazz Camp for Girls in Sefton this July! In collaboration with Sound! Music Hub, the camp will run from 21 - 23 July from 10am-3pm each day & there's a sharing session for family & friends on the final day (23 July) at 2.30pm.

📣 OPPORTUNITY: Are you a jazz promoter living in the North of England? Jazz North announces the latest round of New Northern: a grassroots & independent promoter bursary, to support live emerging talent. For more information and T&Cs, visit: www.jazznorth.org/new-northern...

🎷 Our Sound! Music Hub Summer Jazz Camp for Girls is back! 🎸 The camp will run from Tues 21 - Thurs 23 July, 10am-3pm, at the Sefton Professional Development Centre & there's a family & friends session on the final day at 2.30pm.

🎷 You spoke - and we listened! Our Sound! Music Hub Summer Jazz Camp for Girls is happening in Sefton! The camp will run from 21 - 23 July from 10am-3pm at the Sefton Professional Development Centre. There will be a sharing session for family and friends on the final day at 2.30pm.

📣 Do you work in music education or know someone who does? Our June Educators' Forum on the 16th June is a space to meet like-minded music professionals and explore the importance of improvisation in the classroom.

📣 Calling all Educators & Teachers! Our June Educators' Forum on 16th June is a space to meet like-minded music professionals and explore the importance of improvisation in the classroom.

Would you like to play a leading part in the Northern Jazz Scene? Then come and join our Board! The recruitment process is open to everyone & we want our Board to reflect the communities we support and their lived experience. Sign-up by 5th June: www.jazznorth.org/join-our-board

🌦️ Even the Manchester rain couldn't dampen the spirits of our incredible Northern Line artists during their showcase at manchester jazz festival. Each act brought their unique brand of storytelling to the mjf stage in front of an enthusiastic audience. Read more: www.jazznorth.org/news/singin-...

“Mike’s work is of vital importance, informed by educational research that sets it apart in jazz education and beyond.” Simon Purcell, Jazz in Education UK Improvisation pedagogy in the music curriculum with guest Michael Wright Tues 16 June 4:30-5:30pm, Zoom www.jazznorth.org/news/educato...

This. Band. Is. SwanNek. It's their first time playing in Manchester and you don't want to miss their Northern Line showcase event on the main stage at manchester jazz festival's opening weekender on Sunday 17th May!

Are you ready Manchester?! HANG Linton wants to take you on a ride... bringing you a live show that’s part protest, part party! Catch their live Northern Line showcase performance at manchester jazz festival's opening weekender on Sun 17 May at First Street: manchesterjazz.com/events/hang-...

"We are fortunate to have an incredibly engaged, passionate Trustees - we're looking forward to welcoming a new member. Sector-leading programmes - Northern Line & award-winning Jazz Camp for Girls. Whatever your background and story, we would love to hear from you” bit.ly/42t3YHd Chris Bye, CEO

Ancient Infinity Orchestra make their Northern Line Showcase debut at manchester jazz festival's opening weekender on Sun 17 May at First Street, where they'll perform tracks from their most recent releases and invite listeners to share in the joy of their sound: manchesterjazz.com/events/ancie...

Ghanaian-English musician Rory A. Green will explore lots of new music during his Northern Line showcase on Sun 17 May at manchester jazz festival. It’s part of mjf’s opening weekender at First Street, it's free to attend & there's plenty of good vibes to be had! manchesterjazz.com/events/rory-...

Rivkala is excited to take you down the rabbit hole of the crushed velvet cabaret bar at her Northern Line showcase performance at manchester jazz festival's opening weekender on Sun 17 May at First Street. It's free to attend & all are welcome! More info: manchesterjazz.com/events/rivkala

We caught up with the latest Northern Line artists about what inspires them & their music & what to expect at the Northern Line showcase, which takes place at manchester jazz festival's opening weekender on Sun 17 May (1pm-7.45pm) at First Street: manchesterjazz.com/events/?date...

🎷 Happy International Jazz Day! 🎷 You might be wondering how Jazz North fits into the world of jazz, so here's a brief overview of what we do…

New blog post! Read about our Manchester Artist Development Day run in partnership with @brightersound.bsky.social www.jazznorth.org/news/finding...

And last but by no means least, we present our final Northern Line artist as part of this year's roster; Rivkala, who'll perform as part of a Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May.

Ancient Infinity Orchestra emerged from the North of England as a joyous, communal force, rooted in collective music-making. Led by Leeds-based composer-double bassist Ozzy Moysey, the ensemble weaves melody, with expansive, uplifting improvisation, creating music that feels both intimate & cosmic.

Are you a northern artist keen to meet new collaborators & shape your future career? Our upcoming Artist Development Day (16 Apr at Band on the Wall) features a jam session with Mära Cruz & Kemani Anderson, discussions & workshops with artist-facilitators & more... www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-no...

Our Spring artist forum with Trish Ferrarin from Elbow Room, explored how creating safe spaces for women, to collaborate & take risks within their music-making, is vital for the northern jazz scene to flourish. Read more here: www.jazznorth.org/news/elbows-...

At The Attic, Leeds with 2026 Northern Line artists. An opportunity to find out all about what it means to be on Northern Line, share music and discuss aspirations. 📆 Showcase mjf Sun 17 May 2026 1 - 8pm. www.jazznorth.org/news/a-day-i... @prsfoundation.bsky.social Talent Development Network

Hang Linton is a boundary-pushing artist from Leeds, fusing avant-funk, dance-punk, psych-rock & breakbeats into a raw and unapologetic sound. Armed with a sampler, synths & an unrelenting energy, every live show is part protest, part party; that demands your attention.

❤️ “Best Experience Ever!” Our 8th Jazz Camp for Girls took place over the weekend & was a great success! 70 girls attended events across the North & encouraged participants to be creative & explore playing jazz & improv in a safe, nurturing environment. Read more: www.jazznorth.org/news/best-ex...

IWD [3] You can read more about our work with inspirational women, including some of the amazing female musicians currently active on the Northern Line roster, here: www.jazznorth.org/news/interna...

IWD [2] Earlier this week, Jazz Camp for Girls project manager Helena Summerfield visited Manchester Uni to give a workshop at MUSICA Festival & we're hosting an artist forum on 17 March led by Elbow Room - a thriving community ensemble led by the jazz pianist and educator Trish Ferrarin...

On Sunday 8th March Jazz North will be joining supporters around the globe to celebrate International Women's Day and, closer to home, our ‘Jazz Camp for Girls’ weekend (7 & 8 March) takes place at venues across the North. [1]

Celebrating @internationalwomensday_global and Jazz Camp for Girls 7 & 8 March. Thank you to @musicteacherassociation + Teaching Notes podcast + Patrick Johns. www.jazznorth.org/news/interna... #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #jazzcampforgirls #artists #women #improvisation #Womentothefore

Join our Spring artist forum on 17th March (online) to celebrate International Women’s month & learn more about Elbow Room - a thriving community ensemble led by the respected jazz pianist and educator Trish Ferrarin - and how to create safe spaces to collaborate and take risks as an artist.

Helena Summerfield at her improvisation workshop at the student-run MUSICA Festival, Manchester Uni. MUSICA Festival: making a positive impact on the gender gap in the music industry + celebration of women and gender diverse musicians. ➡️ linktr.ee/musicafestiv... #IWD2026 Women's History Month

Next up in our rundown of Northern Line artists for 2026 is SwanNek, who'll perform as part of our Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May.

TWO WEEKS TO GO! Jazz Camp for Girls is back with 5 camps on 7-8 March in Trafford, Liverpool, Gateshead, Hull & Scunthorpe. Designed for musicians aged 8-14 with no or little experience of playing jazz & improv & aims to inspire them through fun activities: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...

🎧 Are you a musician in the early stages of your career? Join us for a FREE informal meet-up on 13 March at The Met, where we’ll talk you through building your career as an artist! Topics include funding, touring, building networks, budgets & finding your USP: themet.org.uk/event/jazz-n...

Over the coming weeks we'll be highlighting our latest roster of Northern Line artists for 2026, who'll perform as part of a Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May. Kicking off the line-up is Ghanaian-English guitarist, composer and producer Rory A. Green.

On Sun 1 March, Stockport Jazz welcomes The Max Rosen trio featuring special guest Maria Sanderson to the Moor Club. The event is funded by Jazz North’s New Northern Fund, which supports new talent & helps promoters expand their audiences across the North of England: www.jazznorth.org/new-northern

Jazz Camp for Girls is back on 7-8 March 2026! Designed for musicians aged between 8-14 with no or little experience of playing jazz & improvising & aims to inspire them through a range of fun activities, celebrating the work of women in the jazz industry: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT - Here are five of the North’s breakthrough jazz artists to join Jazz North’s Northern Line roster for this year 2026: Rory A. Green Swannek Hang Linton Rivkala Ancient Infinity Orchestra More info: www.jazznorth.org/news/latest-northern-line-artists-revealed-2026

Girls just want to have fun… and play jazz! Are you aged between 8-14 and want to try jazz and creative music-making or know a young girl who might be interested? We’re running several Jazz Camps for Girls across the North of England on 7 & 8 March 2026: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...

Attention curriculum music teachers (Key Stages 3 & 4) and music tutors interested in jazz education! Join our Educator’s forum Thu 29 Jan 2026 for an update from Jazz North’s L& P dept. plus explore NYJO’s new digital hub with NYJO's Beth Ismay. www.jazznorth.org/news/educato...

📢 Calling aspiring young jazz musicians 📢 Explore improvisation and collective composition with NYJO’s brilliant musicians in Manchester at @bandonthewall.bsky.social. More: www.surveyhero.com/c/sjiejvzm @jazzwisemagazine.bsky.social @londonjazz.bsky.social @europejazznet.bsky.social

New blog post about our artist development day at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. In the last 12 months we've been to Liverpool, Lancaster, Hull, Grimsby and now Gateshead. Where should we visit next? Let us know in the comments. www.jazznorth.org/news/convers...

Sun 30 Nov - The Sam Lightwing Quintet Sam Lightwing - saxs Will Bird - trumpet Ethan Gillespie - piano Peter Hartley - bass Callum Montgomery - drums Tickets are £5 and doors open at 7:30 PM - all welcome! Stockport Jazz at the Moor Club 35 Heaton Moor Road Heaton SK4 4PB linktr.ee/jazznorth

Faye MacCalman talking about her experience of being on Northern Line. ATTENTION NORTHERN ARTISTS Apply before midday Fri 7 Nov to be considered for a place on the next round of Northern Line - Jazz North's touring support scheme. www.jazznorth.org/northern-line

Meet our wonderful 2025 Northern Line advisory panel! These brilliant people help make jazz happen across the North and beyond. Rianne Thompson Bob Walker Ni Maxine Thomas Rees Aisling Doherty David Porter Josh Aitman * Artists - apply by Fri 7 Nov 2025 www.jazznorth.org/news/seven-b...

Ferg and Bess from Ferg's Imaginary Big Band talk about the benefits of being on our touring support scheme Northern Line before their showcase at Manchester Jazz Festival. Application portal for the next round closes midday 7 Nov 2025. www.jazznorth.org/northern-line @jazzteabeer.bsky.social

Attention Northern Artists! If you're applying to Northern Line - here are our 5 Top Tips. Apply by midday 7 Nov 2025 www.jazznorth.org/northern-line